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Superman Birthright comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Superman Birthright (2003) 1

    WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores July 2. A 12-issue maxiseries that marks Mark Waid's return to DC and Leinil Yu's DC Universe debut, kicking off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost! Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton...now, BIRTHRIGHT takes a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus: Kal-El's early days on an alien world, and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1DF.SIGNED
    Superman Birthright (2003) 1DF.SIGNED
    Published Sep 2003 by DC.

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    Dynamic Forces Signed & Numbered Edition by Mark Waid - Limited to 299 copies. WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores July 2. A 12-issue maxiseries that marks Mark Waid's return to DC and Leinil Yu's DC Universe debut, kicking off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost! Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton...now, BIRTHRIGHT takes a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus: Kal-El's early days on an alien world, and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman Birthright TPB (2025 DC) Compact Comics Edition 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12. Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. The Origin of the Man of Steel! The whole world knows that Superman fights for truth and justice…but WHY does he? What drives a farm boy from Kansas to divide his life between posing as a mild-mannered reporter and embarking on a career as a superhero? SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT is an epic telling Supermans origin crafted by the superstar team of Mark Waid, Leinil Yu, and Gerry Alanguilan. Within these pages is the exciting tale of the Man of Steels early days, incorporating his vast and colorful legend into a brand-new, epic story…a battle to save both the legacy of Krypton and the future of Metropolis! Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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    $10 Superman Birthright DC Compact - VERY GOOD
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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman Birthright TPB (2005 DC) The Origin of the Man of Steel 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

    A new softcover edition collecting the 12-issue miniseries that features the entire modern-day retelling of Superman by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu & Gerry Alanguilan. Plus, an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough and Miles Millar and a sketchbook section!

    Softcover, 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman Birthright TPB (2005 DC) The Origin of the Man of Steel 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

    A new softcover edition collecting the 12-issue miniseries that features the entire modern-day retelling of Superman by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu & Gerry Alanguilan. Plus, an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough and Miles Millar and a sketchbook section!

    Softcover, 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman Birthright HC (2004 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Introduction by Al Gough and Miles Millar.

    A new hardcover edition collecting the 12-issue miniseries that features the entire modern-day retelling of Superman by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu & Gerry Alanguilan. Plus, an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough and Miles Millar and a sketchbook section!

    Hardcover, 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.95.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Superman Birthright HC (2022 DC) The Deluxe Edition 1A-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Introduction by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Afterword by Mark Waid.

    What makes a farm boy from Kansas decide to become a costumed superhero who divides his time between investigating the truth and fighting for justice? That's the question that acclaimed writer Mark Waid and inimitable illustrator Leinil Francis Yu pose in this thrilling retelling of the Man of Steel's origin that explores Clark Kent's humble beginnings and his Kryptonian heritage.

    This deluxe edition collects the entire SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT 12-issue miniseries and features a brand-new afterword by Waid!

    Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1A-REP
    Superman Birthright HC (2022 DC) The Deluxe Edition 1A-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Introduction by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Afterword by Mark Waid.

    What makes a farm boy from Kansas decide to become a costumed superhero who divides his time between investigating the truth and fighting for justice? That's the question that acclaimed writer Mark Waid and inimitable illustrator Leinil Francis Yu pose in this thrilling retelling of the Man of Steel's origin that explores Clark Kent's humble beginnings and his Kryptonian heritage.

    This deluxe edition collects the entire SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT 12-issue miniseries and features a brand-new afterword by Waid!

    Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Superman Birthright HC (2022 DC) The Deluxe Edition 1B-1ST


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    Direct Market Exclusive Variant

    1st printing. Collects Superman: Birthright (2003) #1-12.

    Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Introduction by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Afterword by Mark Waid.

    What makes a farm boy from Kansas decide to become a costumed superhero who divides his time between investigating the truth and fighting for justice? That's the question that acclaimed writer Mark Waid and inimitable illustrator Leinil Francis Yu pose in this thrilling retelling of the Man of Steel's origin that explores Clark Kent's humble beginnings and his Kryptonian heritage.

    This deluxe edition collects the entire SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT 12-issue miniseries and features a brand-new afterword by Waid!

    Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1

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    Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. This opening chapter of SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT looks at Jor-El's struggles with the decision to send his infant son from the doomed planet of Krypton to Earth! Plus, witness the discoveries that set Kal-El on the path to becoming a legend! Reprinted at just $1.00 with pages from the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE! Cover price $1.00.